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BA (Hons) Music

MUMiddlesex University London · London

The Music BA Honours at Middlesex University London is designed for students passionate about music who wish to develop their practice as performers, songwriters, composers, and producers. This course is available as a t…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

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Course Overview

The Music BA Honours at Middlesex University London is designed for students passionate about music who wish to develop their practice as performers, songwriters, composers, and producers. This course is available as a three-year full-time programme or a six-year part-time route. Students benefit from a practical teaching ethos, with learning centred on workshops, studio sessions, and collaborative projects. Throughout the degree, you will refine your musical identity and gain essential industry awareness. The curriculum includes opportunities to perform in professional settings, such as London venues and festival-style showcases. In the final year, students can collaborate with peers from film, animation, and games disciplines, and undertake work placements to enhance their professional experience. With access to world-class facilities in The Grove building, including soundproofed practice rooms and hybrid recording studios, students are well-prepared for the creative industries. Whether you aim to pursue a career in performance, production, or music business, this course provides the creative freedom and professional support to help you succeed.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

UCAS: 80-112 UCAS points. A-levels: BB-BBC. BTEC: MMP-DMM. Access to HE: Overall pass in a relevant subject including 45 credits at level 3 (all 45 must be at Merit or higher).

English Language Requirements

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Creative Practices30 Credits Credits
Cultures of the Performing Arts30 Credits Credits
Making Performance30 Credits Credits
Skilling Up: Tools and Techniques30 Credits Credits

Year 2

Recording and Production30 Credits Credits
Performance & Composition/Songwriting30 Credits Credits
Performance Festival30 Credits Credits
Cultures and Business of Music30 Credits Credits

Year 3

Advanced Creative Music Practice30 Credits Credits
Contemporary Debates in Music Cultures and Business30 Credits Credits
Music for Dance and Theatre30 Credits Credits
Degree Festival30 Credits Credits
Independent Project and Work Experience30 Credits Credits
Music and Sound for Screen30 Credits Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

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Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
4 June 2026
Source
mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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